Former Arizona Superior Court Judge Kristyne Schaaf-Olson has resigned following an incident where she was allegedly caught urinating in public near the local courthouse. According to police reports, Schaaf-Olson was visibly intoxicated and unable to spell her name when approached by officers. Video footage purportedly shows the woman adjusting her clothing and sitting on a bench near her workplace. The situation escalated when Schaaf-Olson’s husband allegedly interfered with the police investigation, resulting in his arrest.
In a statement, Schaaf-Olson attributed her resignation to “careful consideration of current physical, medical, and family circumstances.” The incident sparked public outcry, with one officer reportedly expressing disgust and deeming the behavior “unacceptable.” While the exact details surrounding the events remain under scrutiny, the resignation of a judge amidst allegations of public intoxication and misconduct raises serious questions about accountability and ethical standards within the judicial system.